We partnered with the folks over at Backcountry where you can find all of the backpacks featured in this video. Use code BCPACK for 15% off your first purchase (exclusions may apply): packha.kr/ib5o
I always thought Topo's bright yellow interior for contrast was a bit of a gimmick. Until I used a large top loader that was just black. Now I wish every bag manufacturer would take a page from Topo's book.
Haven't bought it but I'm digging the Osprey arcane large day from a tonne of research the past week or so. Pros: Hidden, sleek water bottle pocket. Nice amount of organisation. Comfortable harness and unique ventilation system. Minimal, light and beautifully designed! Cons: Key chain location is not the most convenient. J-zip may take time to get used to. I'm about sold on it if it weren't for the many other great bags to consider.
Like the selection - for some reason I still watch all these videos while I'm still very satisfied with my Wandrd Prvke 21 for my daily not-going-anywhere-needs ;)
With the help of your video and one other I pulled the trigger on the Northface Borealis bag. Real excited to use it as my daily laptop bag and pack it full as a travel bag. Thanks for the video guy.
Hey Tom, Been a while since I committed. It's been a crazy time for the past few months. This is not a criticism because I get why you only covered bags available via the videos sponsor but I'd love a follow up video on the exact same topic but with a broader selection. Missing packs like the ArkType and various others doesn't really give a full view of the best available everyday packs. Other than that great content as always. Oh a d I'm looking forward to picking up one of your co-branded hoodies. I'm so happy it comes in xs even though the vendor is one of the most expensive in the space. I figure the quality will be there and I like the touched you added so it'll be worth it. Cheers, Christopher
I just need a boring old backpack that stands up on its own and has one (1) XXL compartment to stack 3-4 various Tupperware like boxes in and a secondary compartment for other items. Fourth caveat is it must have a few external easy access pouches, the mesh water bottle holders count as long as they’re not tiny.
Personally i have the Cote& Ciel Isar. The back with the hidden zip is all business while the asymmetric fastening is good for your gym kit. Expensive? Maybe, but coool as...
I actually recommend Rei trail 25 unisex backpack. Retailing about $75, its a hiking backpack designed for shorter trips and casual uses, recommended with plain black color best for city use!
Thanks for sharing your go-to with us, Makoto. We haven't had our hands on this pack, but we're digging the features it offers. Thanks for sharing! 🙌 - Rebecca
Great videos, I have bought many things because of your reviews, thank you.... I travel to 3rd world countries and in pic pocket areas and have bought a pacsafe sling which I love. I am now looking at the Venturesafe 28L G3 to actually carry stuff... I want to be able to lock valuables in it and lock it to something in the room just to deter a dishonest maid or whatever. Could you please do a review of this G3 and or other pic pocket bags and talk about keeping things safe please? Keep up the great work!
You obviously haven’t tested the durability where the straps connect to body. The north face and fjallraven rip if pulled away from body. This is a major issues with all north face bags. This is minor with fjallraven due to most of their stuff being durable.
Hey Luuk! These are the Peak Design Packing Cubes. You can find the buying options over on our full written review here: packhacker.com/travel-gear/peak-design/packing-cubes/ - Rebecca
I've used the Mystery Ranch 21 for a year now and overall is a really well made pack. However, I find it very heavy compared to other 21L backpacks. Also, the tri-zip design probably is not the best choice for this size of bag. Most of the time I have to open all zips to access my stuff because the 'lid' is too narrow. So basically what in other packs would have been a quick gesture on this pack requires a more complicated (and closing) action.
Hey Nestor! This is the Mystery Ranch Street Mask. Check out our usage timeline for our thoughts after two weeks of testing: packhacker.com/travel-gear/mystery-ranch/street-mask/ We've also had our hands on some more face masks. We'll drop the links below! Topo Designs Face Mask: packhacker.com/travel-gear/topo-designs/face-mask-2/ GORUCK Face Mask: packhacker.com/travel-gear/goruck/face-mask-with-filter-pocket/ North St. Bags Face Mask: packhacker.com/travel-gear/north-st-bags/cotton-face-mask/ Trakke Face Mask: packhacker.com/travel-gear/trakke/face-mask/ Tom Bihn Reusable Cloth Face Mask: packhacker.com/travel-gear/tom-bihn/reusable-cloth-face-mask/ Mystery Ranch Traditional Mask: packhacker.com/travel-gear/mystery-ranch/traditional-mask/ Hope this helps! - Rebecca
I have been watching a bunch of videos and I still can't find a backpack to meet my needs. I really want a side loading laptop compartment. This seems to be surprisingly rare. I just want to get my laptop out quickly. I want a good looking bag with some water resistance as I live in the Pacific Northwest. Just need enough room for my lunch and a couple of other EDC items. I need to replace my current bag which is disintegrating. It's a difficult search. There are so many options on the market.
Deal breaker for any bag. Look at the size and strength of the zip and zip fastener thicknesses. Cheap Chinese packs use cheap ,plastic ,thin fasteners. Zip goes ,so does your backpack.
Hey Sam, it can change video to video, but we'll drop the packs from the wall in this video from left to right down below. *Top Row* Topo Designs Travel Bag 40L: packhacker.com/travel-gear/topo-designs/topo-designs-travel-bag-40l/ Aer Travel Pack 2: packhacker.com/travel-gear/aer/travel-pack-2-2/ Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30L (V2): packhacker.com/travel-gear/peak-design/everyday-backpack-30l-v2/ Heimplanet Transit Line Travel Pack: packhacker.com/travel-gear/heimplanet/transit-line-travel-pack/ Peak Design Travel Backpack: packhacker.com/travel-gear/peak-design/travel-backpack/ *Bottom Row* GORUCK GR3: packhacker.com/travel-gear/goruck/gr3/ Mission Workshop Fitzroy VX: packhacker.com/travel-gear/mission-workshop/fitzroy-vx/ Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L: packhacker.com/travel-gear/tortuga/setout-backpack/ GORUCK GR2: packhacker.com/travel-gear/goruck/gr2/ - Rebecca
would love some help from you or anyone who might know first hand; have college backpack narrowed down to: Osprey, Greenroom136 rainmaker, and Tom Bihn Synik 30; any help?
A bit disappointed that you only included backpacks available at the sponsor for this one. Would have been nice to see some of the more less-advertised brands.
Timbuk2 has never had a good water bottle pocket on a backpack, not compared to Northface or Osprey at least. I own 3 Timbuk messengers but the backpacks have been returned, look good but... again compared to Northface or Osprey.
Hmm nah. This video just seems to be more concerned about weird and unusual backpacks than about any that are actually good. Who on earth is going to walk around looking like they have a flamingo on their back?
Hey René, a false bottom is where the laptop sleeve or compartment ends before the bottom of the backpack. Basically, it suspends your laptop off the bottom of the bag. This means that if your pack hits the ground abruptly, your laptop won’t smack the ground as well. This is a huge plus and goes a long way in protecting your laptop. We talk about this more over in the Protection Section of our Laptop Bag Guide here: packhacker.com/guide/best-laptop-bag/#protection - Rebecca
Still of the idea that Borealis sucks, had it for 6 month, worst backpack I’ve ever had, not able to stay up, the liters are a joke, only good thing was the overall quality of the materials
We partnered with the folks over at Backcountry where you can find all of the backpacks featured in this video. Use code BCPACK for 15% off your first purchase (exclusions may apply): packha.kr/ib5o
Great list. However, I'm based in Costa Rica and can't access Backcountry's website. :/
Anybody else just really like looking at backpacks even though you currently own all you need?
We hear you, LalitaLoves! 😄🙌
- Rebecca
Yes very much so !!
Probably most of the viewers tbh
Need? Hmmm....never thought about 'need.'
I go to university and I rotate backpacks just to admire each bags features
I always thought Topo's bright yellow interior for contrast was a bit of a gimmick. Until I used a large top loader that was just black. Now I wish every bag manufacturer would take a page from Topo's book.
Another brand that does this is Herschel with the white and red interior
Love the Fjallraven Raven and Patagonia Blackhole, but really eyeing that Timbuk2 Authority now, even though I have more bags than clothes already.
Are you planning a review of the Osprey Arcane? This model looks to be updated, seems to be great value
ditto
Haven't bought it but I'm digging the Osprey arcane large day from a tonne of research the past week or so.
Pros: Hidden, sleek water bottle pocket. Nice amount of organisation. Comfortable harness and unique ventilation system. Minimal, light and beautifully designed!
Cons: Key chain location is not the most convenient. J-zip may take time to get used to.
I'm about sold on it if it weren't for the many other great bags to consider.
what’s the max dimension size of a watter bottle that can fit the side compartment ? cause i have a 25.5cm height & 7.5 diameter bottle
I really like the Osprey day pack.
Like the selection - for some reason I still watch all these videos while I'm still very satisfied with my Wandrd Prvke 21 for my daily not-going-anywhere-needs ;)
With the help of your video and one other I pulled the trigger on the Northface Borealis bag. Real excited to use it as my daily laptop bag and pack it full as a travel bag. Thanks for the video guy.
Thanks for watching! 😃
Hey Tom,
Been a while since I committed. It's been a crazy time for the past few months. This is not a criticism because I get why you only covered bags available via the videos sponsor but I'd love a follow up video on the exact same topic but with a broader selection. Missing packs like the ArkType and various others doesn't really give a full view of the best available everyday packs.
Other than that great content as always. Oh a d I'm looking forward to picking up one of your co-branded hoodies. I'm so happy it comes in xs even though the vendor is one of the most expensive in the space. I figure the quality will be there and I like the touched you added so it'll be worth it.
Cheers,
Christopher
I just need a boring old backpack that stands up on its own and has one (1) XXL compartment to stack 3-4 various Tupperware like boxes in and a secondary compartment for other items. Fourth caveat is it must have a few external easy access pouches, the mesh water bottle holders count as long as they’re not tiny.
That Arc’teryx Granville is interesting looking pack, I may have try one out!
Mine is the Tom Bihn Brain Bag. Yes it's big, but with those compression straps I can make it very thin when I need to
As always, awesome video. Great to see a list devoid of the GF1 & Axiom 24.
4:33 Actual picture of a real backpack enthusiast
Personally i have the Cote& Ciel Isar. The back with the hidden zip is all business while the asymmetric fastening is good for your gym kit. Expensive? Maybe, but coool as...
I actually recommend Rei trail 25 unisex backpack. Retailing about $75, its a hiking backpack designed for shorter trips and casual uses, recommended with plain black color best for city use!
Thanks for sharing your go-to with us, Makoto. We haven't had our hands on this pack, but we're digging the features it offers. Thanks for sharing! 🙌
- Rebecca
Great videos, I have bought many things because of your reviews, thank you.... I travel to 3rd world countries and in pic pocket areas and have bought a pacsafe sling which I love. I am now looking at the Venturesafe 28L G3 to actually carry stuff... I want to be able to lock valuables in it and lock it to something in the room just to deter a dishonest maid or whatever. Could you please do a review of this G3 and or other pic pocket bags and talk about keeping things safe please? Keep up the great work!
Can you do something like this for those of us who are 5'3" and under?
Thanks for the suggestion 😃 I’ll pass it along!
-Eric
You obviously haven’t tested the durability where the straps connect to body. The north face and fjallraven rip if pulled away from body. This is a major issues with all north face bags. This is minor with fjallraven due to most of their stuff being durable.
Is this good for you back? Is is expansive
Will you guys review nordace backpacks sometimes? Really curious what you all think. (mostly the siena but there's a whole bunch of different ones)
Do a review on the bigger Black hole 32L!
How about please ...
North Face Borealis vs Patagonia Chacabuco? Thank you.
Mystery Ranch Ripruck 15 has become my new EDC bag. I’m
usually a Tom Bihn devote but Mystery Ranch is my #2.
Hi, where can you get the the grey pouches that are inside The North Face bag at 6:38?
Nice review, good explanation!
Hey Luuk! These are the Peak Design Packing Cubes. You can find the buying options over on our full written review here: packhacker.com/travel-gear/peak-design/packing-cubes/
- Rebecca
What brand/model are those pouches used in the North Face backpack?
Is the Patagonia backpack purple or navy?
why is being overbuild a downside? Is it too heavy?
Will the fjallraven side pockets fit 32oz bottles like from Camelbak?
I've used the Mystery Ranch 21 for a year now and overall is a really well made pack. However, I find it very heavy compared to other 21L backpacks. Also, the tri-zip design probably is not the best choice for this size of bag. Most of the time I have to open all zips to access my stuff because the 'lid' is too narrow. So basically what in other packs would have been a quick gesture on this pack requires a more complicated (and closing) action.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Abel!
- Austin
Is there a review on your face mask? Or do you have a similar review on face masks? Thanks!
Hey Nestor! This is the Mystery Ranch Street Mask. Check out our usage timeline for our thoughts after two weeks of testing: packhacker.com/travel-gear/mystery-ranch/street-mask/
We've also had our hands on some more face masks. We'll drop the links below!
Topo Designs Face Mask: packhacker.com/travel-gear/topo-designs/face-mask-2/
GORUCK Face Mask: packhacker.com/travel-gear/goruck/face-mask-with-filter-pocket/
North St. Bags Face Mask: packhacker.com/travel-gear/north-st-bags/cotton-face-mask/
Trakke Face Mask: packhacker.com/travel-gear/trakke/face-mask/
Tom Bihn Reusable Cloth Face Mask: packhacker.com/travel-gear/tom-bihn/reusable-cloth-face-mask/
Mystery Ranch Traditional Mask: packhacker.com/travel-gear/mystery-ranch/traditional-mask/
Hope this helps!
- Rebecca
@@PackHacker Great stuff! Thank you very much and best wishes!
I have been watching a bunch of videos and I still can't find a backpack to meet my needs. I really want a side loading laptop compartment. This seems to be surprisingly rare. I just want to get my laptop out quickly. I want a good looking bag with some water resistance as I live in the Pacific Northwest. Just need enough room for my lunch and a couple of other EDC items. I need to replace my current bag which is disintegrating. It's a difficult search. There are so many options on the market.
I really like the Fjallraven Raven! Just not a fan of the back and not flat bottom.
Absolutely love it
No love for the GoRuck Bullet?
I am looking for a backpack that fits SWOOP's maximum dimensions for a personal item, which is 16" x 13" x 6". What suggestions do you have? Thanks.
Deal breaker for any bag. Look at the size and strength of the zip and zip fastener thicknesses. Cheap Chinese packs use cheap ,plastic ,thin fasteners. Zip goes ,so does your backpack.
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
Hi, which one is the black backpack with Molle straps in the background? Thank you.
Hi Toño! That's the GORUCK GR2. I'll drop a link below. Thanks for the comment!
- Austin
packhacker.com/travel-gear/goruck/gr2/
Fjallraven Raven I can't find that color it's pink or red?
Hello! Whats the first Backpack behind you (Upper Left) called?
Thanks :)
Hey Paul, this is the Topo Designs Travel Bag: packhacker.com/travel-gear/topo-designs/topo-designs-travel-bag-40l/
- Rebecca
Awesome video! Do you happen to have a list or video of all the names for the backpacks on your back wall? Thanks!
Hey Sam, it can change video to video, but we'll drop the packs from the wall in this video from left to right down below.
*Top Row*
Topo Designs Travel Bag 40L: packhacker.com/travel-gear/topo-designs/topo-designs-travel-bag-40l/
Aer Travel Pack 2: packhacker.com/travel-gear/aer/travel-pack-2-2/
Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30L (V2): packhacker.com/travel-gear/peak-design/everyday-backpack-30l-v2/
Heimplanet Transit Line Travel Pack: packhacker.com/travel-gear/heimplanet/transit-line-travel-pack/
Peak Design Travel Backpack: packhacker.com/travel-gear/peak-design/travel-backpack/
*Bottom Row*
GORUCK GR3: packhacker.com/travel-gear/goruck/gr3/
Mission Workshop Fitzroy VX: packhacker.com/travel-gear/mission-workshop/fitzroy-vx/
Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L: packhacker.com/travel-gear/tortuga/setout-backpack/
GORUCK GR2: packhacker.com/travel-gear/goruck/gr2/
- Rebecca
@@PackHacker you’re awesome, thanks for taking the time to do this!
You got it, Sam! 😊
- Rebecca
This Still All bags mentioned here still available in this 2022?
That Patagonia bag looks like something a gimp would use to organise their gear.
Do you recommend any of the Tumi backpacks?
Hey Robert!
We haven't had a chance to review any yet. Hopefully we'll get our hands on some soon!
- Austin
Could you Tell me, which backpack is the tourquoise one in 4:45 :)
Hi Emma! That's the Osprey Fairview 40. I'll drop a link below. Thanks for the comment!
- Austin
packhacker.com/travel-gear/osprey/fairview-40/
What is the 13l backpack?
Hey! This is the Rains Backpack: packhacker.com/travel-gear/rains/backpack/ 😊
- Rebecca
Fjallraven intended the side pockets not for water bottles but for umbrellas.
Why don't you review any Nomatic packs?
What kind of bicycle light is shown on 7'34
does someone know or can advise a similar one?
would love some help from you or anyone who might know first hand; have college backpack narrowed down to: Osprey, Greenroom136 rainmaker, and Tom Bihn Synik 30; any help?
Good vid. Prices for each pack would be helpful.
Glad you enjoyed the video! You can find more info on our site 🙂
- Austin
Can you please give a list of sling bags for ipad
Alguien me puede dar el link directo de la borealis y el mismo color como en el video ?
A bit disappointed that you only included backpacks available at the sponsor for this one. Would have been nice to see some of the more less-advertised brands.
Try thule enroute 20l
It’s suggesting the TimBuk2 for 2 laptops. Any other laptops you recommend fir two laptops?
Never without a mesh back again.
Nice
When are you going to review the air nine evade 1.5?
Very beautiful and quality bags! It is very popular, we made these bags too.
U-Mask!
Timbuk2 has never had a good water bottle pocket on a backpack, not compared to Northface or Osprey at least. I own 3 Timbuk messengers but the backpacks have been returned, look good but... again compared to Northface or Osprey.
Aersf!
Hmm nah. This video just seems to be more concerned about weird and unusual backpacks than about any that are actually good.
Who on earth is going to walk around looking like they have a flamingo on their back?
Sad these bags don't have a luggage passthrough.
Sadly, I live in a Middle East country.😐
Wow👏😊🇳🇵
🤜💥🤛
What's a false bottom? 11:07
Hey René, a false bottom is where the laptop sleeve or compartment ends before the bottom of the backpack. Basically, it suspends your laptop off the bottom of the bag. This means that if your pack hits the ground abruptly, your laptop won’t smack the ground as well. This is a huge plus and goes a long way in protecting your laptop.
We talk about this more over in the Protection Section of our Laptop Bag Guide here: packhacker.com/guide/best-laptop-bag/#protection
- Rebecca
@@PackHacker is thix a feature that is usually advertised? never heard of it. or is it that not many bags actually have this feature?
is everyone getting paid to keep mentioning peak design? I sold mine. Its heavy and has little space. Definitely not a good everyday bag.
Still of the idea that Borealis sucks, had it for 6 month, worst backpack I’ve ever had, not able to stay up, the liters are a joke, only good thing was the overall quality of the materials
отличный
👍👍👍
Youre wearing a mask by yourself in the middle of no where